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Santa Elena Canyon

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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Mission Lodge $57 17.0 mi 27.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Chisos Mining Company Motel $106 20.5 mi 33.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Terlingua Ranch Resort N/A 20.5 mi 33.0 km 4 of 5 stars
El Dorado Hotel $102 21.0 mi 33.7 km 3 of 5 stars
Easter Egg Motel N/A 21.0 mi 33.7 km 3 of 5 stars
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Chisos Mountains Lodge Restaurant 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Starlight Theatre 21.3 mi 34.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
La Kiva 21.6 mi 34.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Things to Do
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Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive 4.3 mi 6.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Ambush at Lajitas 23.3 mi 37.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Far Flung Adventures 24.1 mi 38.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Big Bend National Park - Texas” OnRoute.com
“Texas' grand park on the Rio Grande” CNN.com
“Big Bend, TX” Ladies Home Journal
“Desert Magic, Mountain Charm” Desert USA
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park
Traveler Description: Borders the western edge of Big Bend National Park.
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Attraction type: Canyon
Activities: Hiking, White-water rafting
Address: Big Bend National Park, TX

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“Favorite hike at Big Bend”
5 of 5 stars
dallastravels
Dallas, Texas
Mar 22, 2008

The hike to Santa Elena canyon is only 1.8 miles. It is a relatively easy hike and the end result is totally worth it! Great views of the Rio Grande and the sheer cliffs of Mexico right across the river. I would put this on the top of my list of favorite hikes at Big Bend. more

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